[United Arab Emirates] PhD Scholarship in various program at United Arab Emirates Unversity

The United Arab Emirates University announces the establishment of a new Ph.D. program for qualified Emiratis and a number of expatriate students. The program will begin Fall 2009 and it is anticipated that up to 20 students will be admitted this first year.

I. General Information

1. All Ph. D. students must be full time students.
2. All Ph.D. students will be supported by a scholarship that will include:
   
   1. A monthly tax free stipend of 10,000 AED
   2. University provided furnished housing
   3. Health insurance for student, spouse and up to three children
   4. Textbooks will be provided
   5. Annual round trip air tickets to home country for student, spouse and up to three children (for expatriate students)
3. Tuition will be charged for the Ph.D. program on a credit hour basis and all admitted students will be eligible to receive sponsorships of tuition. Students admitted to the Ph.D. program who do not receive external sponsorships will be eligible for University sponsorship of tuition charges.
4. The expected duration of the Ph.D. program will be 3-4 years post Bachelor`s degree or 2-3 years post Master`s degree
5. The program will consist of at least one year`s graduate level course work, passing of a qualifying examination and successful completion of a dissertation.
6. The exact nature of a Ph.D. students` program will be prepared by the host department and approved by the Board of Graduate Research Studies.
7. Fields available for study include all areas currently presented by the faculties and colleges at UAEU. Discipline field names will be used such as chemical engineering, physics, history, etc.

II. Admission Requirements

1. Minimum GPA Expectation:
1. If post Bachelor degree entry - 3.5 out of 4.0 for final 60 credit hours
2. If post Master`s degree entry - 3.5 out of 4.0 for Masters Course work.
2. Minimum TOEFL score - 575 expected
3. GRE scores will be considered; GMAT scores for Business will be considered. These scores are not required but will strengthen the application.
4. Two letters of recommendation are required
5. After receipt of the completed application form and supporting information as outlined in the next section, an application proposal will be prepared by host department and will require the approval of the department chair and college dean. This proposal will include a statement of personal goals from the candidate and a description of the proposal program of work.
6. The proposal will be considered by the Board of Graduate Research Studies and a recommendation made to the Provost who will make the final decision as to acceptance into the program.
7. Each of the following will be considered in reaching a decision whether or not to approve enrollment and the proposed course of study:
8. Candidates suitability, academic achievements and potential
1. Suitability and research record of supervisor and, if applicable, co-supervisor(s)
2. Suitability and research record of thesis advisory committee membership
3. Department facilities or their equivalent
4. Proposed coursework, including learning outcome goals
5. Proposed thesis topic or general area of research (exact topic may beapproved later)
6. Eligibility and admission to the Ph.D. program are independent of the applicant`s tuition sponsorship.

III. Application Procedure

1. Candidate must complete and submit the online application form that may be found at www.uaeu.ac.ae/PhD
2. Candidate must have official transcripts of all university work sent directly from the appropriate universities to Office of Admissions, UAE University, P.O. Box 17555, United Arab Emirates (use of express mail suggested).
3. Official score reports of the TOEFL, (GRE and/or GMAT) should be sent to:
   Office of Admissions,
   UAE University,
   P.O. Box 17555,
   United Arab Emirates.

4. Two letters of recommendation should be sent to
   UAE University,
   P.O. Box 17555,
   Office of Admissions,
   United Arab Emirates.
5. Selected candidates may be invited to UAEU for an interview. Some candidates may be interviewed via a video conferencing system.
6. Applicants are urged to contact the college and/or the department in which they would like to study and discuss their application.

IV. Contacts
Applicants are encouraged to contact the following individuals for further information about specific areas:

College of Business and Economics
Professor David Graf, Dean
dgraf@uaue.ac.ae

College of Education
Dr. Abdulla Al-Za`abi Assistant Dean for Research and Graduate Studies
AbdulsalamJ@uaeu.ac.ae

College of Engineering
Dr. Ali Almarzouqi, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies
Hassana@uaeu.ac.ae

College of Law
Dr. Shadi Murtada
Shadi-murtada@uaeu.ac.ae

College Humanities and Social Sciences
Dr. Ateeq Jakka, Assistant Dean for Research
drateeq@uaeu.ac.ae

College of Science
Dr. Abdulmajeed Saif M. Al-Khajah, Assistant Dean for Research
majeed@uaeu.ac.ae

College of Food and Agriculture
Professor Ghaleb Hadrami, Dean
Hadrami@uaeu.ac.ae

College of Information Technology
Dr. Boumediene Belkhouche, Associate Dean
b.belkhouche@uaeu.ac.ae

College of Medicine
Prof. Mohamed Yousef Hasan, Vice Dean
my.hasan@uaeu.ac.ae

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Institute of Theoretical Physics Scholarship 2009 – Curtin University of Technology for graduate student

Scholarship Introduction:

Curtin University of Technology

The Institute of Theoretical Physics Scholarship is available to a student who is interested in pursing a career in physics and has demonstrated a high-level of academic achievement.

Eligibility for Scholarship:

• CUSPC – Bachelor of Science majoring in (Physics) and will progress into a double major in either Physics & Mathematical Science Major or Physics & Scientific Computing Major in 2nd year.

Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria to be considered for the Institute of Theoretical Physics Scholarship:

• Receive a TER of 98.00 or above, or exceptional performance in Mathematics and Physics

• Have selected Curtin University of Technology as a first preference through TISC to undertake an eligible science degree

• Be undertaking the first semester of their first undergraduate degree at Curtin University of Technology in Semester 1, 2010

• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or the holder of a Permanent Humanitarian or Permanent Resident visa

• Be eligible for a commonwealth supported place

How to apply:

Further Information: Read applicant information

Contact:

Scholarships Office

Student Central, Building 101, Level 1

Bentley Campus

Telephone: 9266 2992

Email:scholarships@curtin.edu.au

Application form for Scholarship:

http://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/view_document.cfm?document_id=1383

Important Dates:

Opening Date: 14 August, 2009

Closing Date: 16 November, 2009

Source:

http://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/scholarship.cfm?id=671

The ASA 2009/2010 Graduate Scholarship – the American Shotcrete Association (ASA) for graduate study

Scholarship Introduction:

The ASA Graduate Scholarships are available to applicants who have been accepted into a graduate program in the field of concrete at the time of application to an accredited college or university within the United States or at Laval University in Canada. To receive consideration for an ASA Graduate Scholarship, the applicant needs only to submit one application. Based on essays, submitted data, and references, the ASA Scholarship Committee will select scholarship recipients who appear to have the strongest combination of interest and potential for professional success in the shotcrete industry.

Eligibility for Scholarship:

• At the time of application, the applicant shall have been accepted for graduate study in the area of concrete at an accredited college or university within the United States or at Laval University in Canada.

• Applicants must be a full-time first or second-year (after bachelor’s degree) graduate student during the entire scholarship year. Course work during a summer session will count toward the degree year. Applications will be accepted from anywhere in the world but graduate study must take place in the United States or at Laval University in Canada during the award year.

• For your application packet to be considered for this award, each of the following pieces of information must be submitted by the deadline indicated on the application form:

*Completed 2009-2010 typed application form (handwritten applications will not be accepted)

*One-page resume (anything over one page will not be accepted)

*Essay (1-page limit, 300 words or less, name must be on first page, please include all scheduled classes for balance of academic year)

*Two (2) completed online reference forms

*All undergraduate and graduate transcripts (all universities attended during all undergraduate and graduate years)

Note: ASA does not contact applicants upon receipt of their application materials.

How to apply:

• The application, resume and essay should be sent to info@shotcrete.org together in one email package. Hard copies of applications, resumes and essays will not be accepted.

• Transcripts are to be mailed directly to ASA and are only accepted if:

1) they are original documents. Unofficial transcripts, copies of transcripts, faxed, or emailed transcripts are not acceptable under any circumstance.

2) they are mailed directly from the university or

3) they are mailed by the student but are in a sealed envelope with a university stamp over the seal.

4) they are in English or accompanied by a translated English version as well as an explanation of the grading scale if different from the 4.0 scale used in the United States.

Application form for Scholarship:

http://www.shotcrete.org/ASAGradApplication0910.doc

Important Dates:

The deadline for all application materials is 5:00 p.m. EST on September 1, 2009.

Source:

http://www.shotcrete.org/ASAscholarships.htm

Access Scholarship 2010 – Curtin University of Technology for undergraduate degree

Scholarship Introduction:

The Curtin Access Scholarship has been designed to assist students who may otherwise not have an opportunity to attend university due to financial hardship. Students must be enrolling for the first year of their first degree in 2010.

Eligibility for Scholarship:

Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria to be considered for the Access scholarship:

• Demonstrate financial hardship

• Have selected Curtin University of Technology as a first or second preference through TISC to undertake an undergraduate degree

• Be undertaking the first semester of their first undergraduate degree at Curtin University of Technology in Semester 1, 2010

• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or the holder of a Permanent Humanitarian or Permanent Resident visa

• Be eligible for a commonwealth supported place

How to apply:

Read applicant information

Contact:

Scholarships Office

Student Central, Building 101, Level 1

Telephone: 9266 2992

Email:

scholarships@curtin.edu.au

Application form for Scholarship:

http://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/view_document.cfm?document_id=1385

Important Dates:

Opening Date: 14 August, 2009

Closing Date: 16 November, 2009

Source:

http://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/scholarship.cfm?id=504

The Norwegian Quota Scheme 2010 – University of Oslo for Master’s and Phd's degree

Scholarship Introduction:

The Norwegian Quota Scheme is a funding scheme offered by the Norwegian Government to students from developing countries, Central and Eastern Europe, and former Soviet states for studies at institutions of higher education in Norway. This funding scheme aims at offering specially designed, research-based Master’s Degrees taught in English. The Quota Scheme also offers funding for Ph.D.-programmes and a one-year course in advanced Norwegian Language. Quota Scheme applicants should come from universities/institutions with formal cooperation agreements with the University of Oslo.

Eligibility for Scholarship:

Applicants for admission under the Quota Scheme must fulfill certain criteria in order to be considered for admission. Admission is limited and therefore extremely competitive.

How to apply:

Due to the large number of Quota applicants to a limited number of Quota scholarships available, potential applicants must submit the online ‘Request for Application Form’ before they can receive the formal application form. The ‘Requests for Application Forms’ will be processed by the International Education Office and only applicants that fulfil all the formal Quota requirements will receive the application form. The deadline for submitting the online ‘Request for Application Form’ is 1 November, in order for the students to have sufficient time to submit the Quota Scheme application and the required documents before the 1 December application deadline.

The Request for Application Form for the 2010 enrolment will be available on this web site end of August 2009.

Students address their Quota application directly to the International Education Office at the University of Oslo.

Doctoral programme applicants must in addition send in their research proposal and application for admission to doctoral studies to the relevant faculty.

Application form for Scholarship:

http://www.uio.no/english/academics/admission/prospectus2010-11.pdf

Important Dates:

The deadline for submitting the online ‘Request for Application Form’ is 1 November, in order for the students to have sufficient time to submit the Quota Scheme application and the required documents before the 1 December application deadline.

Source:

http://www.mladiinfo.com/phd/the-norwegian-quota-scheme.html

John Curtin Undergraduate Scholarship 2010 – Curtin University of Technology for under graduation degree

Scholarship Introduction:

Academically gifted students who display John Curtin’s qualities of vision, leadership and community service are eligible to be nominated for the John Curtin Undergraduate Scholarship. This is Curtin University of Technology’s most generous and prestigious scholarship program. Students selected as John Curtin Undergraduate Scholars have excelled in a wide range of endeavours, and have lent their talents and energies to the community around them.

Eligibility for Scholarship:

Nominees must meet ALL of the following criteria to be considered for the John Curtin Undergraduate scholarships:

• Be able to demonstrate leadership qualities and engagement in community service

• Be a current year 12 student in the top five per cent of their graduating year and be nominated by the school principal,

or

Be a mature age person, and be nominated by a professional educator who can verify their academic excellence.

• Have selected Curtin University of Technology as a first preference through TISC to undertake an undergraduate degree

• Be undertaking the first semester of their first undergraduate degree at Curtin University of Technology in Semester 1, 2010

• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or the holder of a Permanent Humanitarian or Permanent Resident visa

• Be eligible for a commonwealth supported place

How to apply:

Read applicant information

Contact:

Scholarships Office

Student Central, Building 101, Level 1

Bentley Campus

Telephone: 9266 2992

Email:scholarships@curtin.edu.au

Application form for Scholarship:

http://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/view_document.cfm?document_id=1404

Important Dates:

Opening Date: 14 August, 2009

Closing Date: 2 October, 2009

Source:

http://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/scholarship.cfm?id=205

C-POND Centre for the Prevention of Obesity and Non-communicable Diseases in the Pacific 2009 – Deakin University Melbourne Australia

Scholarship Introduction:

The Fiji School of Medicine in collaboration with Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia welcomes applications from suitably qualified persons to undertake research on obesity prevention leading to a PhD qualification from Deakin University

Eligibility for Scholarship:

This scholarship is for study in Fiji for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent.

How to apply:

To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the university. You can download a PDF with more information about the scholarship here. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Application form for Scholarship:

file:///pdf/1249599805.pdf

Important Dates:

This scholarship is offered annually to 2 people. Open for applications until August 14, 2009.

Source:

http://www.jason.edu.au/scholarship/4380/

ARC PhD Scholarship Opportunity: The use of social marketing to improve asthma self-management 2009 – University of Wollongong

Scholarship Introduction:

The Centre for Health Initiatives at the University of Wollongong and the Asthma Foundation NSW are calling for applications for PhD scholarships. This project, funded by the Australian Research Council, seeks to implement and evaluate a novel approach to improving asthma self-management among older Australians. This project will apply evidence-based social marketing principles to the development of an asthma self-management education program, from formative through to evaluative stages. The successful applicant will have: First-class honours (or equivalent) in public health, marketing, psychology or a related field An understanding of social marketing principles, and some exposure to social marketing and/or health promotion in their previous studies An interest in asthma, and some exposure to chronic disease self-management and/or health behaviour change in their previous studies

Eligibility for Scholarship:

This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent.

How to apply:

To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the scholarship provider. You can download a PDF with more information about the scholarship here. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Application form for Scholarship:

file:///pdf/1249309090.pdf

Important Dates:

This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications from July 1, 2009.

Source:

http://www.jason.edu.au/scholarship/4382/

Spring 2010 – Two day Preprogram Orientation in Pensacola – University of West Florida

Scholarship Introduction:

A one year Executive Program for a cohort of 20 full-time students will receive 75% of their tuition through scholarship funding for five 8-week semesters while taking two online courses per semester and will graduate December 2010. This program will consist of:

Scholarship Applications are being accepted now from new students admitted to the University of West Florida for Fall 2009, or Spring 2010 terms.

Eligibility for Scholarship:

Students must already be admitted to UWF by November 15 to be selected for this scholarship. The departmental deadline for admission to the Software Engineering program at UWF is extended to July 15, 2009. Interested applicants not already admitted to the university may Apply now using the UWF online graduate admissions application. Choose the Fall 2009 semester if you wish to get a head-start or choose Spring 2010 for admission and choose “Master’s Program – Computer Science/Software Engineering” from the Major menu.

How to apply:

Fill the application online.

For more information Contact:

(850) 857-6056

Department of Computer Science

University of West Florida

Application form for Scholarship:

http://uwf.edu/computerscience/graduate/SEScholarshipApplication.pdf

Important Dates:

The deadline for receipt of scholarship applications for the executive cohort starting Spring 2010 is November 22, 2009.

Source:

http://uwf.edu/computerscience/graduate/newse.cfm

Kathleen Mary Reardon Travelling Scholarship in Music 2009/2010 – The university of Ackland

Scholarship Introduction:

This Scholarship was established in 1998 by the trustees of the Reardon Memorial Music Trust in association with The University of Auckland using funds left to the Trust by the estate of Mrs Robina Annie Reardon, MBE.

To help music students from The University of Auckland intending to improve their instrumental or vocal skills overseas.

Eligibility for Scholarship:

The Scholarship shall be awarded by the Council of The University of Auckland on the result of an examination to be conducted by the Head of the School of Music or Deputy, with the assistance of another member of staff from the School of Music; and a third examiner, who will not normally be a current member of staff in the School of Music.

How to apply:

Application forms available from the School of Music.

Application form for Scholarship:

http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/fms/default/uoa/for/currentstudents/money/SO%20docs/CAI_Mus/KMReardnTrav_235_MUS.pdf

Important Dates:

Closing date:

30/09/2009

30/09/2010

Source:

http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/home/for/current-students/cs-scholarships-and-awards/cs-upcoming-closing-dates?form=details&detailCode=801481